In these times of state and institutional budget cutting, it’s no surprise that both public and private colleges are looking to boost their revenues any way they can. Unfortunately, many are trying to boost their coffers at the direct expense of ...

Beat financial aid deadlines now. Follow this 10-step guide to help you fill out the federal application. The Free Application for Federal Student Aid, or FAFSA, is the first stop to qualifying for federal education loans, which typically have ...

Financial aid, loans and part-time work may help, but there’s no substitute for savings — and when it comes to saving for college, a 529 plan is one option to consider. According to the College Board, a bachelor’s degree boosts your ...

Part 3 of 3: Were you aware that when you have defaulted student loans or carry high debt, it will have a negative impact on your ability to enlist in the service? However, if you are already in the service, there may be programs that ...

Part 1 of 3: Service members and their families have unique issues particular to their line of work when it comes to defaulted student loans. Defaulting on student loans can result in lots of career problems, not just financial worries. In 2011, ...